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    Safari Restaurant

    3.1 (22 reviews)
    ModerateAfrican
    Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Oge O.

    Terrible. Just terrible. I will never patronize this establishment again. Ordered goat meat pepper soup and also okra soup to go. When I got home I saw my pepper soup had not one single piece of goat meat but only assorted pieces of Rancid bowels of some random animal. I gagged. It smelled like stale water and salt and black pepper and I couldn't bring myself to taste the garbage my eyes were seeing. My friend was brave enough to try a bite of it and immediately went to spit it out in the toilet. The okra soup tht was suppose to hv assorted meat had literally only ONE small piece of tripe & one Pomo piece. What a disappointment and disgusting.

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    4 years ago

    Nice service. Great atmosphere. Staff was amazing. Food was delicious and I would definitely come back.

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    6 years ago

    One of the best places to get Nigerian food from in Houston. The egusi is perfect! It's also open late which is a huge plus.

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    11 years ago

    Real good food. Not too personal service, variety a little lacking, but food on point. They use peanut oil.

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    “Our entire table enjoyed it, including the egusi and fried fish with tilapia, jollof rice and plantain.”

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    ChopnBlok - POST Market - Buka bowl...  short rib red stew

    ChopnBlok - POST Market

    4.7(343 reviews)
    12.9 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    The food was decent, but unfortunately the customer service really ruined the experience for us. We…read morespent around $100 on three meals, so I expected much better treatment. The interaction with one of the employees was unnecessarily rude and embarrassing, and it left a really bad impression. For what we paid, I expected a much more welcoming and respectful customer experience. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll be coming back to POST location.

    I had a very disappointing experience. The portion size was much smaller than expected, especially…read morefor the price. The steak was supposed to be tender, but it was tough and chewy, and I only received three tiny pieces for a $10 steak add-on. I ordered my meal to go and didn't realize until I got home that my order was incorrect. I specifically ordered it with jollof rice, but I was given plain white rice instead. I tried to give the restaurant a chance to make things right by calling them. Instead of addressing my concerns, I was told they were busy and to call back in a few hours. That was frustrating, especially after spending $40 on a meal and an appetizer. Overall, the small portions, poor quality steak, incorrect order, and lack of immediate customer service made this one of the worst dining experiences I've had. Unfortunately, I won't be returning, and I can't recommend this restaurant based on my experience.

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    ChopnBlok - POST Market - The line moves-use the time to make your final selections or enjoy a sample.

    The line moves-use the time to make your final selections or enjoy a sample.

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    Fabaceae African Cuisine - Vegan egusi soup

    Fabaceae African Cuisine

    4.2(80 reviews)
    7.6 mi•South Main
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    Went for dinner and it was everything I expected and more! The owners are a sweet couple who…read moreprovided great service and were very helpful with the menu. I shared the fufu with egusi soup with stewed goat added, the Stewed Hen, Moin Moin, & Jollof Rice, and the meat pie with a friend and it was plenty for both of us. The fufu with egusi soup was super delicious with a spicy kick that I loved (7/10) . The plate was the star of the meal. Everything from the stewed hen, to the rice, to the greens were all so well seasoned and I truly enjoyed every bite (8.5/10). The meat pie was also delicious with a savory filling and the pastry was thick and buttery but surprisingly not overbearing considering the pastry to filling ratio (8/10). Overall the food was awesome and seemed quite authentic. Would definitely come back to support this small local business!

    I placed a pickup order through DoorDash yesterday at 5:31pm and never received any food. When we…read moregot there at 6:00pm the owner said they were closed due to a catering order and that he canceled the order on DoorDash even though it said on the app that it wasn't, we went back and showed him and he assured us it wasn't canceled and then drove off. When I woke up this morning and checked DoorDash it said that the order was picked up at 7:37pm and my card was charged $60, which is honestly too much for 2 soups and 2 appetizers. Also on top of that the location was sketchy, had no visible signage, and was dirty. Would not recommend this place at all if I could give negative stars I would.

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    Fabaceae African Cuisine - Entry to their new location

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    Egusi with goat meat

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    Bantu House

    Bantu House

    4.7(24 reviews)
    18.9 mi

    Came here the first time for my birthday to get some of my favorites which I learned about when…read morevisiting Africa specifically West Africa. The food here is awesome. Would definitely recommend coming very pleased.

    I recently had dinner at Bantu House with my daughter. I am not very experienced with African…read morecuisine outside of South African restaurants and a few Ethiopian-style places, so this was a very new experience for me. Overall, I found the food to be very flavorful, well seasoned, and unique. My daughter and I actually ended up liking each other's meals more than our own, so we switched plates, which worked out well. We also ordered a few extra items, including wings and yams. The pounded yam was interesting and very different from anything I usually eat. It is probably not something I would go out of my way to order again, but I am glad I tried it and now understand a little better how it is eaten. The one disappointing part of the visit was the ordering experience. The young man who rang us up was polite, but he was unable to make any recommendations. He said he had been working there for about three months and still could not really suggest what to order. For someone like me, who is unfamiliar with this type of food, recommendations would have been very helpful. I would have appreciated some guidance on the most popular dishes, common choices, or what first-time customers usually enjoy. That said, the owner was extremely kind. She came out to our table, spoke with us, and helped explain how to eat some of the food we had ordered. I really appreciated that. She came across as a very sweet person, and based on her hospitality alone, I would come back to support the business. This style of food may not personally be my cup of tea or something I will crave often, but I respect the flavor, the care, and the local business behind it. I would give Bantu House four stars. It could have been closer to 3.5 for me personally, mostly because of the lack of ordering guidance, but the owner's kindness and the quality of the food pushed it to four.

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    Bantu House - Lunch specials at Bantu House!  Jollof, Egusi, & more with sides & meat for just $14.99. Mon-Fri, 11 AM - 2 PM. Don't miss out! #Cypress

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    Lunch specials at Bantu House! Jollof, Egusi, & more with sides & meat for just $14.99. Mon-Fri, 11 AM - 2 PM. Don't miss out! #Cypress

    Taste Of Nigeria

    Taste Of Nigeria

    3.0(152 reviews)
    5.7 mi•Gulfton, Galleria/Uptown
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    I ordered my usual here again the other night being the Stewed Chicken with Jollof Rice, Greens &…read morePlantains. Such a delicious meal in every single bite with each bite being full of moisture and consistency too. The drumsticks had a slightly crispy exterior, really tender flesh, very juicy to almost falling off the bone feel to them. They were cooked thoroughly without being dried or burnt. That spicy, oily red sauce was so aromatic with just enough kick to it. It wasn't creamy, but not too watery either. The Jollof rice was smoky, savory, buttery and a little spicy. The greens had a subtle ingredient in them and complimented the rest with some earthiness, while the plantains were like a mini dessert. The plantains were very good with a really soft, creamy texture, good warmth and natural sweetness. The service was very welcoming, friendly and efficient. This poultry dish is a real treat every time with every flavor profile in play satisfying multiple pallets.

    I arrived right when the restaurant opened, got seated quickly, and placed my order. Unfortunately,…read morethat's where the positive experience ended. The beef pie was the only item in my entire order that actually tasted good. My waitress informed me they were already out of several menu items which was surprising, given that I was there right at opening. Doesn't the kitchen prepare before service starts? I understand African cuisine isn't for everyone, but that's not why I'm leaving this review. My issue is with the service and the absurd wait time for my food. The beef plate, in particular, was disappointing the two pieces of beef were dry and could have been prepared far better.

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